So You Think You Can Dance: Season 3
Season 3 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Picks up essential narrative continuity directly following the events of So You Think You Can Dance Season 2.
- Character alliances, factions, and personal loyalties undergo significant shifts under escalating stakes.
- Addresses unresolved cliffhangers and thematic mysteries introduced during previous seasons.
- Establishes the primary seasonal conflict that drives serialized character arcs toward the finale.
Episode Guide
Season 3 Progress Shield
New York Auditions
May 24, 2007 · 43 min
The season premiere starts with auditions in New York.
LA & Chicago Auditions
May 30, 2007 · 43 min
The auditions continue in Los Angeles, CA and Chicago, IL.
Atlanta Auditions
May 31, 2007 · 43 min
The last stop on the tour is in Atlanta. Next episode, the dancers who have been chosen by the judges in the auditions will proceed to the Las Vegas Callbacks.
Vegas Callbacks
Jun 6, 2007 · 43 min
Talented dancers who spark the judges' interest during auditions are invited to call-backs in Las Vegas, where they work with top choreographers. During the call-back week, the jud
Las Vegas Round: Call-Back Week
Jun 7, 2007 · 43 min
Talented dancers who spark the judges' interest during auditions are invited to call-backs in Las Vegas! This is where they work with top choreographers. During the call-back week,
Performance - Top Twenty
Jun 13, 2007 · 43 min
Then it will be up to America to help decide who stays in the competition. The first performance show featuring the Top 20 dancers will air Wednesday, June 13 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT)
Results - Top Twenty
Jun 14, 2007 · 43 min
The first LIVE results show revealing America's vote will air, and one male and one female performer will be sent home. Special guest Lloyd performs "Get it Shawty". Nigel Lythgoe,
Performance - Top Eighteen
Jun 20, 2007 · 43 min
The top 20 contestants dance various styles of choreographed routines in pairs for the chance to be the winner of a $250,000 prize. Viewers will vote on tonight's performance and t
Results - Top Eighteen
Jun 21, 2007 · 43 min
Viewer votes and the bottom three groups are revealed. Three men, and three women must dance for the judges votes. In the end, one male and one female will be sent home. Nigel Lyth
Performance - Top Sixteen
Jun 27, 2007 · 43 min
The top 16 contestants dance choreographed routines for the viewers votes. Judges: Nigel Lythgoe, Mary Murphy, and special guest judge Debbie Allen.
Results - Top Sixteen
Jun 28, 2007 · 43 min
It's time for the Top 16 results show, and the bottom three of the males and females will be dancing for their lives. One will be cut from each category. Nigel Lythgoe, Mary Murphy
Performance - Top Fourteen
Jul 11, 2007 · 43 min
The top 14 dancers dance for the title of Americas favorite dancer. The host is Cat Deeley. The judges are Nigel Lythgoe, Mary Murphy, and special guest judge Adam Shankman, a chor
Results - Top Fourteen
Jul 12, 2007 · 43 min
Tonight the results of America's votes will be revealed, leaving the bottom 3 couples to "dance for their life." Who will go home?
Performance - Top Twelve
Jul 18, 2007 · 43 min
The top twelve dancers compete for the title of America's Favorite Dancer. Cat Deeley hosts. The three judges to help America decide are Nigel Lythgoe, Mary Murphy, and special gue
Results - Top Twelve
Jul 19, 2007 · 43 min
Tonight the results of America's votes will be revealed. The three couples with the lowest number of votes will "dance for their lives." Nigel Lythgoe, Mary Murphy, and guest judge
Performance - Top Ten
Jul 25, 2007 · 43 min
The top ten dancers perform, in hopes of becoming America's favorite dancer.
Results - Top Ten
Jul 26, 2007 · 43 min
Tonight the results of America's votes will be revealed. The two guys and two girls who pulled the lowest votes from America will be dancing a solo. It will not change the results
Performance - Top Eight
Aug 1, 2007 · 43 min
The top 8 dancers will be dancing for America's votes. They will be performing two dances, in pairs. For the second time this season, Adam Shankman will be joining Mary Murphy and
Results - Top Eight
Aug 2, 2007 · 43 min
Once again the results of America's votes will be revealed. Every contestants will perform a solo to show America what they can do, but it will not change the results from America'
Performance - Top Six
Aug 8, 2007 · 43 min
The competitions starts heating up even more as the final six dancers perform for America's vote. Judges for the evening are Nigel Lythgoe, Mary Murphy, and quest judge for the sec
Results - Top Six
Aug 13, 2007 · 43 min
Two of the remaining 6 dancers, 1 guy 1 girl will be voted off leaving 4 to compete in the finale.
Top Four - The Finale
Aug 15, 2007 · 43 min
The top 4 dancers perform one more time before one of them is awarded America's favorite dancer. This week, each dancer will dance one dance with each of the other 3, as well as a
The Finale
Aug 16, 2007 · 43 min
One by one the remaining four dancers are eliminated, leaving room for only one... America's Favorite Dancer of 2007!